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- LTCG tax on equities: Govt may restructure rates in coming weeks; how much could investors save at 10%, 5% or 2%?
The government is considering changes to the long-term capital gains tax on equities before Budget 2027. Here is the current 12.5% LTCG rate, why a cut is being discussed, and how much investors could save at 10%, 5% or 2% on gains of ₹2 lakh, assuming the ₹1.25 lakh exemption stays.
- 8th pay commission: Speculation over fitment factors of 1.83, 2, 2.57, 3.83 and 4—We calculate salary increase for each
The 8th pay commission, chaired by former Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, due by May 2027, is reviewing proposed pay and pension changes. We calculate salary rise for fitment factors of 1.83, 2.00, 2.57, 3.83 and 4.00.
- Bank Holiday on Karwa Chauth 29 Oct 2026 Thursday: Not open! Check state, region where branches will remain closed
The Reserve Bank of India has listed a bank holiday for public and private lenders on 29 October 2026 Thursday for Karwa Chauth celebrations in the following region and state, where branches will remain closed.
- NPS charges: PFRDA postpones implementation of revised PoP fee structure to December 1; what subscribers should know
PFRDA has postponed the implementation of revised NPS and NPS Lite charges to December 1, 2026. The changes cover onboarding fees and annual charges payable to Points of Presence (PoPs). Here’s what subscribers need to know about the charges and what the revised timeline means for them.
- What will my hospital stay cost? Families deserve an answer in minutes
Hospitals treat a wide range of ailments with advanced technologies and a wide variety of medications, so a single bill can run into hundreds of line items.
- Gold, silver prices today, 27 October: Check retail rate of 24K, 22K gold, 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai
Gold, silver prices today, 27 October: Check the retail price of 18K, 22K and 24K gold and 999 Fine silver on Tuesday in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai.
- PM Kisan 24th instalment Oct 2026 release date confirmed; ₹2000 to be disbursed this week | Will you get? Eligibility
Under this initiative, the government provides total financial assistance of ₹6,000 per year. This amount is disbursed in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 each.
- EPS-95 higher pension row: Pensioners’ body writes to President Murmu, seeks withdrawal of EPFO's ‘flawed’ circular
The Pensioners’ Associations urged President Droupadi Murmu to intervene in the EPS-95 higher-pension issue and direct the EPFO to withdraw its January 18, 2025, circular.
- Foreign asset disclosure: I-T dept reaches out to taxpayers with UAE properties as December 31 deadline looms
Taxpayers with undisclosed foreign assets or income may use the FAST-DS voluntary disclosure window, which closes on 31 December 2026. The outreach follows reports that tax officials are contacting UAE property buyers. Valid disclosures require payment of the prescribed tax or fee using ITNS 289.
- S&P 500 vs Nasdaq 100: Which global index fund is right for Indian investors seeking international market exposure?
S&P 500 or Nasdaq 100? The S&P 500 covers over 40% of global stock market value, while the Nasdaq 100 offers greater technology exposure. A PPFAS report explains their differences, risks and how much Indian investors can allocate globally.